Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
Tiare Kora, who takes care of her family’s “Kora Pearls” booth, is one of the 24 vendors at the Airport Market Days.
Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
After the exhilarating Airport Runway experience on Tuesday afternoon, Airport Authority Cook Islands (AACI) got back into gear early yesterday morning for the official opening of their Market Days.
Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
Honouring courage and dedication, three Airport Authority Rescue fire fighters were recognised with Long Service Gold Star awards (25+ years’ service).
Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National
In the lead up to next week’s 50th anniversary celebration of the Rarotonga International Airport, passengers on “Flight Bus Number 50” public tour broke into heartfelt island songs, cherishing the milestone moment of riding along the airport runway.
Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Senior students at Apii Te Uki Ou kicked off their 2024 academic year and first day back at school yesterday with a unique experience – a bus tour on the Rarotonga International Airport.
Saturday 20 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Features, National, Weekend
New teachers from Aotearoa New Zealand, Fiji, and Papua New Guinea bring diverse experiences and enthusiasm to Cook Islands classrooms.
Saturday 20 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features, Memory Lane, Weekend
The ‘Glimpse of the Past’ exhibition at the National Archives showcasing Johnson’s Photographic Studio images from the Cook Islands in the 1960s to 80s, sparks nostalgic memories for viewers.
Friday 19 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Parliament
Cook Islands is reforming its land laws and will hold public meetings in New Zealand, Australia, and Cook Islands to gather input from both residents and overseas Cook Islanders.
Thursday 18 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Vaka Marumaru Atua and Vaka Paikea have been relocated to the western seaside of Constitution Park to make way for developments for the Te Tau Papa o Avarua project.
Wednesday 17 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Health, Local, National
Water levels in the Rarotonga catchments have quickly fallen again as the island hopes for more rain.
Tuesday 16 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National
Local residents in Muri have been concerned at the delay in the disposal of a whale carcass which was brought ashore last Friday morning.
Tuesday 16 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, National
In the heart of Avarua, the iconic Bounty Bookshop and Pacific Supplies embarks on an exciting new chapter.
Saturday 13 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Features, Local, National, Weekend
The Kuki Cre8tive students were given the golden opportunity to interview Prime Minister Mark Brown, in his first official engagement for the year, and Pa Marie Ariki during their intensive three-day camp this week at the Pa Ariki Palace, which specialised in training for acting, dance, and camera work. Melina Etches reports.
Saturday 13 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Te Maraurau o te Pae Api’i Cook Islands Ministry of Education has officially welcomed 12 new employees this week who will soon begin their roles in the islands.
Friday 12 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane
Memories of the Cook Islands in the 1960s to 80s will be relived through ‘Glimpse of the Past’, a photographic exhibition and digital screening featuring the collection of Johnson’s Photographic Studio.
Friday 12 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Culture, Entertainment, Features, National
Cultural experts Mark Short and his partner Jane Rubena will be leading the Cook Islands Performing Dance Troupe to the world’s largest celebration of indigenous Pacific Islanders at the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) which will convene in Honolulu, Hawaii, from June 6 to 16 this year.
Friday 12 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Local, National
Kuki Cre8tive students were thrilled to have the opportunity to candidly interview Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday, marking his first official appointment of the year.
Thursday 11 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, National, Outer Islands, Weekend
A traditional ceremony in Manihiki has established a new Faingahitu Ariki, bringing an end to community disquiet surrounding the prestigious title.
Thursday 11 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Entertainment, Features, Local, National
Eighteen youth from the ages of eight through to 16 have booked into an intensive three-day camp for performing arts, dance and film television production at the Pa Ariki Palace in Ngatangiia.
Wednesday 10 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
The Niuean Cook Islands Community & Friends Inc. are gearing for an extravagant Live Local Music Festival tomorrow night Thursday 11 January, at 6pm at the Ngatangiia Matavera Clubhouse in Muri.